Broody For Grandchildren

[pastafreak]

OK...I'm probably being totally selfish here...I accept that....
I'm in my mid sixties,and fear I will not see grandkids at a time when I can enjoy them. Lil pasta is VERY career minded...at 28 she has no intention of having children any time soon,as she is on the verge of finishing her degree this year,and hopefully travelling in whatever job she does. She is in a long term relationship...but ever cautious...he may not be " the one".
Today I passed a young woman on her mobile to her nan....and suddenly wanted that closeness that I heard in her voice. It pains me that it may be years before I am a gran. I never thought I'd feel this way, as I've never been baby/child orientated....it's not helped by being surrounded by 50-something grannies at work. Has anyone else felt this...is it 'normal'?

[masma]

I don't think you're being selfish pasta, I would dearly love grandchildren and get quite upset at the thought of it not happening. Due to son's 'problems' his almost, grown-up daughter doesn't want to know him or us. Daughter can't have children but she and her husband have been approved for adoption, this is such a long drawn out process and what with my failing health I fear when a child does come along it maybe too late to get to know him/her.

[anneasquith]

I agree with you pasta, hopefully the adoption process will be quick masma,

[Butterbun]

I think Tambo summed it up pretty well. I don't recognise my place after a visit from them as it looks like a war zone, things strewn everywhere. I like seeing them, but boy, am I glad when they're gone.

[Scarlett]

I think it's natural what you are feeling- I reckon your daughter will finish with her man - if she's not sure he is the right one then he is not. She will meet someone else and be so bowled over that babies will just happen. This seems to be the way of it all.